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Maharashtra Council Approves Homeopaths for Allopathic Prescriptions
5 Sep
Summary
- Homeopaths can now prescribe allopathic medicine after a 'bridge' course.
- The move is supported by homeopaths serving rural and marginalized communities.
- Modern medicine doctors express concern over patient safety and practice standards.
The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has approved homeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicine after they complete a year-long Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP). This certification, initially granted on August 4, 2026, and expanded to ten more practitioners on September 1, 2026, permits them to write prescriptions for various medical conditions and emergencies.
This decision has drawn criticism from modern medicine doctors, who believe it blurs the lines between traditional and modern medical systems and could compromise patient safety. However, homeopaths contend that this move is crucial for healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote rural areas and urban slums where allopathic doctors are scarce.
Practitioners like Dr. Prashant Bhoir, from Bhiwandi, express that this legitimizes their long-standing service to their communities. Dr. Akshay Gharpude, serving Savleshwar village in Solapur, notes that he can now legally treat emergencies like myocardial infarction, a significant improvement from his previous limitations.
Dr. Vijay Wayal from Jalna district highlights the extensive travel required for the CCMP course, while Dr. Ranjit Nikam from Pune sees the certification as a formal recognition of practices many homeopaths already perform. Dr. Rajshri Memane-Kakade emphasizes the dignity the certification brings, enabling better service to society.
Healthcare experts, such as Dr. Yogesh Bhalerao, support the integration, noting that Ayush doctors are vital for rural healthcare and that this certification addresses the shortage of doctors in these areas. The government's push for this is seen as a response to the critical need for medical professionals in the rural sector.
